Biggest choir event

Choirs made Salzburg’s old town resound

Young choir members from the Leopoldskron-Moos elementary school opened the square concerts in Salzburg's old town(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

Even the very youngest singers gave their all at the "Long Night of Choirs". In spite of the typical Salzburg "Schnürlregen", countless listeners enjoyed the free performances by dozens of local choirs.

A great atmosphere prevailed yesterday at the Long Night of Choirs. Austria's largest choral event was opened by Salzburg children's and youth choirs. Many a child stepped nervously from one foot to the other, as they had a large audience.

In the Sala Terrena at the Faculty of Law, little singers from the Leopoldskron-Moos elementary school opened the Platz concerts. Choir directors Martina Kapeller and Michaela Hangler could be satisfied. The girls and boys enjoyed presenting the songs they had rehearsed.

Pupils from St. Ursula made the courtyard of the Alte Residenz resound.(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

Choirs invite you to "try it out"
"The children are doing great. They've been rehearsing for a long time," said audience member Ursula Hanke, grandmother of a little singer. Meanwhile, in the courtyard of the Alte Residenz, choir children from the St. Ursula grammar school in Salzburg sang the "Onion Spirit" song. Music teacher Diana Plasse and colleague Christoph Klieber expertly guided their singers.

In the evening, dozens of adult choirs from all districts performed their skills free of charge. These included award-winning ensembles such as the "Naked Notes" from Seekirchen. The 20 singers took second place in the "Popular Choral Music and Jazz" category at the international choir competition in Bad Ischl at the end of April. Those interested in singing can rehearse themselves: Many choirs are opening their doors for "taster sessions" over the next few weeks.